Advanced Insurance Brokerage

The second largest health insurer in Massachusetts has announced that it will no longer cover specialty medications known as compounded drugs, months after a deadly nationwide meningitis outbreak was traced to a Massachusetts compounding pharmacy. The chief medical officer at …

The article Massachusetts Health Insurer Ends Coverage of Compounded Drugs appeared first on Insurance Journal.

A massive line of storms packing hail, lightning and tree-toppling winds rolled through the Midwest on June 12 in the evening, driving people into basements for shelter, tearing down power lines and causing flooding in low-lying areas. Forecasters predicted that …

The article Midwest Pelted With Rain, Wind, Hail, Tornadoes appeared first on Insurance Journal.

A southern New Jersey fishing boat owner has been sentenced to nearly four years in prison for his role in a botched scheme to sink the boat for insurance money. Scott Tran of Cherry Hill was also ordered Wednesday to …

The article Owner Sentenced in Fishing Boat-Sinking Scheme in New Jersey appeared first on Insurance Journal.

One person was killed as the result of an explosion and fire at a chemical plant in Geismar, La. on June 13 The Times-Picayune reported that 77 people were taken to the hospital with injuries. Louisiana State Police identified the …

The article 1 Dead in Blast, Fire at Louisiana Chemical Plant appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Watertown, Mass., police say the town’s insurance company has agreed to cover the cost of replacing three department vehicles peppered with bullet holes and damaged beyond repair by explosions during the shootout with the Boston Marathon bombing suspects. Chief Edward …

The article Insurance to Cover Vehicles Damaged in Shootout With Boston Bombing Suspects appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Sentry Insurance, a mutual company in Stevens Point, Wis., announced that Carol Sanders will join Sentry in July as executive vice president and chief financial officer. Sanders has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. She served …

The article Sentry Insurance Adds Sanders as Chief Financial Officer appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Service Group, based in Austin, Texas, announced it has named Martin Jenns as its new president. The company also announced the retirements of senior vice presidents Patrick Vance and Gary Holliday. Service Group, including Service Lloyds, is a family-owned insurance …

The article Jenns Named President of Austin, Texas-Based Service Group appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Higginbotham announced that Sawyer Insurance Agency has merged with its Dallas office. Sawyer Insurance in Richardson, Texas, has been owned and operated by agent Mike Sawyer since 1975. He and two insurance professionals provide personal and commercial coverage to clients …

The article Sawyer Insurance Agency Merges with Higginbotham in Dallas appeared first on Insurance Journal.

An Iraq veteran is suing the municipality of Anchorage for damages suffered when a police officer ran a red light and crashed into his pickup. The Anchorage Daily News reported the trial in Melvin Rush’s lawsuit began Wednesday. Rush testified …

The article Alaska Police Officer’s Distracted Driving Trial Begins appeared first on Insurance Journal.

Ohio drivers could provide required proof of insurance using smartphones rather than the typical printed card under a proposed change in state law. The bill would allow drivers to prove they are insured through information on electronic wireless communications devices …

The article Ohio May Allow Car Insurance Proof by Smartphone appeared first on Insurance Journal.